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    Question Tulbagh area farmers - Water Questions

    Hi guys,

    Hoping to get lucky with this shot in the dark, to at least find someone with farming knowledge in the Tulbagh area.
    Seen a few 8-prop cruisers around, so I am sure you are out there

    I have (yet) undeveloped property in the 10km radius outside of Tulbagh which I am in the process of buying, a farm portion under 5000m2

    It has one borehole, and I will soon know it's rates and hopefully water analysis.

    My question is more towards the laws and regulations, and to fit in with my community's expectations. Good neighbours....

    What are the rules and restrictions for boreholes on smallholdings/small farms in the area with regards to usage, if you have to keep in mind that the property is not commercial. Vegetable gardens, fruit trees and some animals are on it, but for personal use, all of which need water. Once I know the water quality, I would like to
    of course use it for personal hygiene (shower and toilet) as well. Water is life, and that's the only source there.

    I would love to know if anyone knows, to make an apt decision on continuing the purchase or not.

    Appreciate it
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    Default Re: Tulbagh area farmers - Water Questions

    Traditionally Tulbagh got its water from the snow in winter. Farmers filled their dams and the rest flowed down to fill the dams that fed the municipal system.

    The four year drought has taken its toll !!

    2016 the dams only just managed to catch enough water for the farmers, at the very end of the winter ! Hardly any water flowed downstream to feed the municipal dams. At the time we did a project on one of the farms.


    By all accounts 2017 was much worse ....


    I have to wonder what this means for the ground water in the area.

    The next question - how much rain and snow would it take for the situation to return to normal ?

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    Default Re: Tulbagh area farmers - Water Questions

    Thanks Chris

    This sheds some light on the flow and process, which I didn't know about.
    I guess the drought wont last forever.

    Would be nice to know who to ask about the by-laws, so I know what sort of expenses to except upon purchase of the land (borehole metering, inspections, audits) and what kind of limits would be imposed, if any.


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    Default Re: Tulbagh area farmers - Water Questions

    Quote Originally Posted by marlonrc View Post
    Thanks Chris

    This sheds some light on the flow and process, which I didn't know about.
    I guess the drought wont last forever.

    Would be nice to know who to ask about the by-laws, so I know what sort of expenses to except upon purchase of the land (borehole metering, inspections, audits) and what kind of limits would be imposed, if any.
    You may have a borehole for domestic use - Category one. Includes water for veggies, livestock for own use.

    The moment you use the water for commercial purposes, selling veggies and livestock, then you fall in a different category and will need a water licence.

    As this is agricultural land you will fall under the Breede-Gouritz Catchment Management Agency.
    Address: 51 Baring Str, Worcester
    Tel 023-346 8000

    Suggest you browse their website first: http://bgcma.co.za/
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    Default Re: Tulbagh area farmers - Water Questions

    Oh what a guy, thanks Prof.
    That is a great deal of info, will contact them soonest.

    Much appreciated.
    Didn't even know about the category 1, it's a major relief already


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    Default Re: Tulbagh area farmers - Water Questions

    Contact:
    Who we are:
    Joseph Barnard – Director: Technical Services
    Tel: 023 3168540
    Email: [email protected]
    Nathan Jacobs – Manager: Water & Sewerage
    Tel: 023 3168547
    Email: [email protected]
    Our key performance areas include:

    • Sewerage: Main Pipes and Pump Stations
    • Sewerage: Water Pollution Control
    • Water : Main Pipes, Reservoirs and Pump Stations
    • Water Purification
    • Planning and Project Management

    Where to find us
    Physical address
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    c/o Lyell and Voortrekker Street, Ceres, 6835
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